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National emergency and global crisis: it’s time to take a stand

Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is a global issue and considered a ‘national emergency’ in the UK but is enough being done to address the problem. This International Women’s Day, join The Circle in taking a stand.
27 Feb 2026 Linda Stranks
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Raakhi Shah: cuts, crisis and the case for global feminism 

Ahead of an RSA event marking International Women’s Day, The Circle’s CEO discusses the devastating impact of slashed aid budgets, the power of collective action, and what it will take to build a safer world for women and girls. 
27 Feb 2026 Mike Thatcher
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Designing life: the dawn of artificial evolution

AI and synthetic genomics are making it possible to design new species from scratch. This generative biology revolution could eradicate disease and extend the human lifespan – but it also raises profound questions about human nature, ethics and our responsibility to safeguard the future. 
30 Jan 2026 Adrian Woolfson
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Top 10 RSA Journal articles in 2025

A year end wrap up of the top 10 articles by readership on RSAJournal+; spanning all four 2025 issues and their themes associated with the RSA’s year of social connections: Trust, Mobility/Opportunity, Exclusion and Action.
18 Dec 2025 Mike Thatcher
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Breaking the NEET cycle

In a society that prides itself on opportunity, the growing number of young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET) is a stark reminder that we are falling short.
7 Nov 2025 Jade Azim, Sal Copley, Dr Vikki Smith
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No magic required: digital badges for today’s world

Digital badges empower individuals to more effectively articulate their skills and experiences, bridging the gap between learning and opportunity through a robust credentialing ecosystem that better serves learners, educators, employers and wider society.
18 Aug 2025 Patrina Law
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Hope, Pride and progress: why collective action still matters 

From queer liberation to climate activism, Dom McGovern reflects on the enduring spirit of Pride, the lessons of LGBTQ+ history and how initiatives such as the RSA’s Playful Green Planet are building a better future for us all. 
27 Jun 2025 Dom McGovern
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Pride, protest and the power of truth

Marking Pride Month 2025, activist and RSA LGBTQIA+ Network Lead Saba Ali reflects on the fight against conversion practices, the importance of UK Black Pride, and why true feminism must defend trans lives.
2 Jun 2025 Saba Ali
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